Position: Teacher Assistant (Indigenous Education)
Start date: As soon as possible
Classification: Level 3 (School Officer)
Hourly Rate: $33.20 - $34.61 (pending experience)
Closing Date: Friday, 6 September 2024 (unless filled prior)
About the role
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and passionate educator for the position of Indigenous Teacher Assistant to join our team at Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Gladstone. This is a term time contract position for 11hpw, for an immediate commencement or as negotiated with the successful applicant, until 6 December 2024.
Selection Criteria
The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate:
- A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and spiritualities.
- An ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, their families and school staff to improve educational outcomes through targeted and direct academic support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. For further information about this role please review the Position Description.
About You
The successful applicant will have an understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic education. In addition you will have excellent time management skills, well developed interpersonal skills and a high proficiency of computer skills.
What we offer
- Competitive salary range – School Officer Level 3 hourly rate from $33.20 - $34.61
- Superannuation of 12.75%
- Options to annualise salary
- Access to 4 weeks' of annual leave each year (pro-rata)
- Modern facilities and resources
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- Access to corporate health insurance discounts with Bupa and Westfund
- Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
- Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
Mandatory Requirements
- A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position
- Current Driver’s Licence
How to Apply
- Complete the application form
- Address selection criteria as stipulated. Please refer to the Position Description to support your response ensuring you provide a 1 – 2 page cover letter outlining your demonstrated capabilities as outlined in the selection criteria.
- Upload a current resume including contact details (phone and email) of (3) three professional referees
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Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools
Applications close: Friday, 6 September 2024 (unless filled prior)
Further information
- For a confidential conversation please contact Kellie Richardson, Acting Principal, Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Gladstone, 07 4994 8305.
- For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au
- Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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